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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.79 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.79 and 133.80 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.79 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.79 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.79 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 41,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316.10/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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